Completely amazed by these giant rock formations!! Welcome to Garden of the gods! Of corse pulling into Manitou Springs, Colorado this was the first thing our small rock obsessed family saw!! We couldn’t wait to get closer and check them out!
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We left early, around 7 am, so that we could see these giant creations with the perfect light... unfortunately my pictures don't even begin to show the their true beauty! Surprisingly we weren't the only ones with that idea. As we strolled threw the big red rocks, we came across some climbers, right then, of course, Jim wanted to get his gear and join them... but I didn't want to turn around... I was mystified by the beauty all around me!
It seemed like a lot of people used this place as their morning gym... people running, people climbing and people biking all around... I was so jealous, I may actually lose weight if I could come here everyday to work out!Ella took off in front of us... she has one speed.. RUN! All of a sudden she stops dead in her tracks, DEER, DEER... Oh deer.. she screams... of corse I thought they'd be long gone, but nope must be getting use too it! Strange this was the first doe I've seen since we got her... all I've seen where giant bucks, of corse they have been the biggest bucks this little country girl has ever seen and I'm certainly not complaining!!
It literally felt like we were in a completely different world, the feeling of relaxation came over me and I never wanted to leave!! Rocks seem to have that affect on me ❤️ I really don't think I have seen anything like this, giant rocks, yes but this red color... the strange shapes, and of corse all the beautiful green surrounded them! I cant wait to visit again... maybe to watch Jim Climb, maybe on horse back, or maybe just a few more calming walking! Now of course Ella won't let me stay away to long, she calls this place DEER, and says "I want deer" every time she sees it out her window!!
Have you ever been here?
Awesome place! Was here about 40+ years ago…. obviously time to return! thanks for the great photos!
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Oh yes, I absolutely loved!!!
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Thank you for sharing your fabulous photos! I would probably be fitter and slimmer if I could wander amongst these amazing formations every morning…
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Looks like an awesome place! Thanks for following my blog ~ I look forward to reading yours.
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It really is amazing, pictures don’t do it justice!! If you ever find yourself in this area you don’t want to miss it!! Thank you for the follow as well ❤️
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That’s an awesome place to visit. Pictures 1,11,and 12 look like castles.
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They do!! I don’t even think about that!! Lol thanks for the follow ❤️❤️❤️
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Your welcome.
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Love Garden of the Gods! I grew up in Colorado Springs, so as a youngster, I went there to picnic alot!!!! It’s actually a city run park, so they do an amazing job of keeping it clean and safe!!!!! Great photos!
Thanks for sharing!
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So jealous!! They really do keep it perfect!! With as many people that go in and out of there!! Thanks for the follow!! ❤️❤️💋
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It is on our to do list for the winter. Love it and looks awesome.
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We will be going there this winter. Looking forward to it!! Thanks for sharing.
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I was just told by the rv Park owners that the weather doesn’t get that that bad here!! You should have an amazing time!! Who knows, depending on when you will be here, we may still be here too…..
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Well if you are it will be nice to connect. Thank you.
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It would!! We should be here until mid November!
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We stopped there last year on our way through Colorado – an absolutely spectacular place to spend an afternoon! Your pics are great! Looks like you had a beautiful day to do your exploring! https://lovingrving.com/2017/06/20/about-to-just-get-started/
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We were there year before last, although I had been before. It is magnificent and FREE! Almost nothing these day is. Be sure to go to Malibu Springs nearby and drink from all of the springs, also free. Each one is a different taste, and at least one is naturally carbonated right out of the ground. Good stuff there.
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Wow, Malibu Springs, I cant wait to do that!! I knew there were springs to drink from but I didn’t know where!! Thank you so much!!!
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Was there riding horseback with my three daughters. There was a lite snowfall which made the tint of the rocks explode in its pink/red colors even more. Terrific memory.
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Oh that is awesome, first sight of snow and I’ll be back there!! Plan to ride with my mom and daughter mid September!!!
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So beautiful! My Son who loves to hike and run , explore would love this.
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It’s really amazing, easy to lose a whole day here!!
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It’s so breathtaking!!!
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It is, and trust me when I saw pictures don’t do it justice lol
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It’s been about 15 years, but what a great place!
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It is truly amazing 😉
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Nice
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Never been but it looks pretty awesome. I’ll check it out someday.
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I live not far from the Springs and Manitou. I’ve been here in Colorado since 97, and the minute I crossed the state line, knew I had found home. This wandering gypsy has lived here longer than anywhere and everyday I am grateful for it.
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I’m so jealous it’s amazing here!!!
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We definitely have quite a few hidden gems too
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I’m all ears!! What should we check out?? We are big fans of hidden treasure 😉
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What fabulous photos! Thanks for sharing them. I’m very much a rock geek, always looking for lore on semi precious stones. However, I like rocks period. People look at me like I’m crazy when I ask them to bring me back a rock from their vacation. 😀 Hugs.
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Hahaha I love it, I actually have been collecting rocks for all my friends back home ❤️
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Lovely! I love Garden of the Gods, it is such a wonderful display of God’s creation! I really want to go again, we leave near it, but have not actually gone in the park for years :(:P
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Oh man, take advantage of what you have around you… I know I never did, a big lesson I’m learning on the road!!
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haha, yea : D
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One of my favorite local places! Nice photos!
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Yes, we have a son and daughter-in-law in the Springs and we went there when we visited.
Beautiful pictures!
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It really is amazing her… so jealous ❤️
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Thank you for reading my weekly articles on mystery and fact. Amazing rocks indeed. Never been. We have mountains in north England that saw Romans traversed to build their mountain forts. Vikings invaded and history was made some 2300 years ago. Maybe will go to see this gardens of the Gods one fine day.
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Oh my goodness I so want to see that!! England it is!! When’s the best time of year to visit?
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🦋 WOW! That’s a lot of rocks.
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Yes, we were in heaven… we love our rocks lol❤️
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